Welcome to Gorum ...
Gorum is located in Natchitoches Parish<1>.
The location of Gorum has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Gorum, you might consider that their post office opened in 1890.
Gorum is 130 feet [40 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Gorum lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Gorum is within the (318) area code.
The ZIP code for Gorum: 71434<4>
Communities near Gorum ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Gorum.
- Colfax
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colfax
- Colfax is located in Grant Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,431 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colfax <5>
- Boyce
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boyce have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boyce
- Boyce is located in Rapides Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 968 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boyce <5>
- Montgomery
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montgomery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montgomery
- Montgomery is located in Grant Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 716 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Montgomery <5>
- Natchez
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Natchez have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Natchez
- Natchez is located in Natchitoches Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 591 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Natchez <5>
- Simpson
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simpson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Simpson
- Simpson is located in Vernon Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 582 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Simpson <5>
- Flatwoods
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flatwoods
- Flatwoods is located in Rapides Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Flatwoods <5>
- Mora
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mora have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mora
- Mora is located in Rapides Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mora <5>
- Cloutierville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloutierville
- Cloutierville is located in Natchitoches Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cloutierville <5>
- Derry
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the north) - Lena
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lena
- Lena is located in Rapides Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lena <5>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Gorum. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Gorum.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Gorum. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Gorum.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Gorum. See our Newspapers Page for Gorum.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Gorum ...
Looking for more information about Gorum? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Gorum, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Gorum.
Adding Gorum to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Gorum in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Gorum was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Gorum post office opened in 1890.
We also found Gorum in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Gorum.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Gorum. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
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Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Natchitoches, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Gorum - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Gorum). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Gorum or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |